Author David Thomson on How Screen Antiheroes Led to Trump, Why His ‘Dictionary’ Won’t Be Updated and His Next Book Subject: Mickey Mouse

The revered writer on film — a critic, historian and author of more than 40 books including the new 'A Sudden Flicker of Light: A Revisionist History of Movies,

FlashNews Editorial TeamJul 8, 2026 1 min read 47 views

The revered writer on film — a critic, historian and author of more than 40 books including the new 'A Sudden Flicker of Light: A Revisionist History of Movies,' published Tuesday — speaks with The Hollywood Reporter.

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Author David Thomson on How Screen Antiheroes Led to Trump, Why His ‘Dictionary’ Won’t Be Updated and His Next Book Subject: Mickey Mouse

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